The very first Hesketh, chassis 308/1 was debuted by James Hunt in the 1974 Race of Champions at Brands Hatch. After two retirements, Hunt drove the car to a victory in the Daily Express International Trophy race at Silverstone. It then mainly served as a T-car. At the start>>>

Halfway through the 1974 season, the first Hesketh 308 was replaced by chassis 308/2. It was subsequently used by James Hunt for well over a season. In the first year Hunt managed to score two podium finishes. Further improved to '308B' spec for 1975, chassis 308/2 was even >>>